
Airtel Nigeria has temporarily suspended its airtime and data credit services, which allowed eligible prepaid customers to borrow airtime or data and repay upon their next recharge. Femi Adeniran, Director, Corporate Communications & CSR Airtel Nigeria, stated on Friday that this decision is part of ongoing adjustments to align operations with evolving regulatory and operational requirements in Nigeria's telecommunications sector. Airtel Nigeria assured customers of continued access to standard airtime and data purchases through existing channels, noting that the suspension is not expected to affect overall service quality or network performance. Ismail Adeshina, Airtel Nigeriaโs Director of Marketing, described the move as necessary and responsible, emphasizing the company's commitment to compliance, transparency, and consumer protection. Updates on the service will be communicated to customers. This development occurs amidst increased regulatory scrutiny of digital lending and credit-based services in Nigeria's telecom sector.
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This summary was AI-generated from a story originally published by Punch Nigeria.